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Why the Skills Mismatch Is a Global Challenge

3BL Media

These unprecedented humanitarian challenges have negatively impacted education, leaving thousands of children and young adults in worse positions than before 2020. Climate-related disasters displaced three times more people than conflict and violence in 2020, jeopardizing education for millions of children.

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Want To Boost the Global Economy by $10 Trillion?

3BL Media

Photo: CARE Peru Data from the Gates Foundation suggests that investing in the economic power of women like Fariha could boost the global economy by as much as $10 trillion by 2030 – twice the GDP of Japan, the world’s third largest economy. Elizabeth Vargas Vilca and her staff at her shoe manufacturing business.

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Sustainable infrastructure investments can aid the post-COVID recovery

GreenBiz

Tue, 05/05/2020 - 04:23. The economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing governments around the world to come up with policies for stimulating the global economy. Before the shovels hit the dirt, it's worth understanding how the world of 2020 is different from the world of 2008. Katherine Davisson.

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In Pursuit of a Cashless Africa: Learning from Nigeria’s Struggle to Accelerate its Transition to Digital Finance

James Militzer

In Africa, while cash remains king at 93-95% of transactions (as of 2020), its dominance is gradually diminishing as the use of mobile money and other electronic payment forms increases. But many challenges remain, some of which have been highlighted by events that have played out in Africa’s largest economy over the past year.

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DP World Callao Receives Corporate Diversity Award for 2024

3BL Media

Their Corporate Diversity Awards, launched in 2020, recognize excellence in organizations that cultivate diversity among their workforces. DP World Callao is a leading provider of intelligent logistics solutions in Perú, and its dedication to diversity is aligned with DP World’s global initiatives.

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Where there's hope for speeding up business action on plastics

GreenBiz

Wed, 08/26/2020 - 02:01. In 10 short years, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) arguably has done more than any other group to define and advance the circular economy. Digital networks and online platforms scaled to meet spiking demand during social distancing. Where there's hope for speeding up business action on plastics.

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Six Decades of Dedication: MARY KAY Releases In-Depth Report in Critical Areas of Sustainability

3BL Media

In a world that is rapidly evolving, Mary Kay stands at the forefront of change, championing the cause of women while recognizing the immense power they hold in shaping our global economy and driving meaningful change in sustainability efforts.